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January 27, 2025 - 3:45pm -- ulry.9@osu.edu

 2025 New Master Gardener Volunteer Trainng

Register by February 21, 2025 (Call Fayette County office to Register 740-335-1150). 

Class Cost $100 (Cash or Check Accepted)

 

The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office.

Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must!

Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; and developing community or demonstration gardens. 

When is the next training?
The 9-week training course will begin March 6 and end May 1, classes will be held every Thursday, from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.,an hour lunch break, then
1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. You will be required to attend all the classes listed to complete the required 50 hours of training.

Where will classes be hosted?
Orientation and the first four sessions will be held at the Clinton County Extension Office, 111 S Nelson Ave, Wilmington, OH 45177.
The last four sessions at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1415 US Highway 22 SW, Washington Court House, OH 43160


Dates of:
March 6, Orientation 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday’s
March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1.

 

Is there a cost for the training?
Yes, the class costs $100 plus the cost of a required background check. The background check can be done upon acceptance into the class.

Registration Deadline
February 21, 2025

Call the Fayette County Extension Office to register.
Fayette: 740-335-1150
Cash or Check accepted

 

 

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